SOUND ON SOUND
Polaris is a new sound library featuring a modern string orchestra imitating classic synth sounds, from the mind of Grammy-nominated composer, electronic music pioneer & technologist Brian Transeau, aka BT.
British sampling experts Spitfire Audio collaborate with acclaimed London-based producer and composer Gaika.
We all know you can score a movie or compose a symphony from the comfort of your DAW, but what can orchestral sample libraries do for other genres of music?
Rating: **** 4/5 Stars. If you like big synth drones, The Stack will not disappoint...
With hundreds of products crowding the marketplace, choosing an orchestral library can be a daunting experience. Sound On Sound's Buyer’s Guide aims to help you find a way through the maze.
Spitfire Audio have teamed up with legendary composer Philip Glass (!) to record his personal baby grand piano, at his home in Manhattan NYC.
Rating: **** 4/5 Stars. These affordable mini‑libraries provide users with the immediately recognisable and colourful instrumental combinations frequently heard in classic movie scores.
Rating: ***** 5/5 Stars. Looking for great layering options or want to create an orchestral mix using instruments which are different and folk‑like? Solstice delivers a surprising array of choices...
New library captures a huge collection of instruments played through a massive 56-amp 'wall of sound'.
Spitfire’s blockbuster percussion library makes a big impact.
